In class, we have recently read a play, “Macbeth”, by the world-renowned English playwright, William Shakespeare. In this critical evaluation, I intend to discuss how Macbeth, a tragic hero, becomes a tyrant, and in doing so, destroys himself. William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, in the 16th century. He was truly a man of the theatre. Since 1590, the theatre was Shakespeare’s life, as an actor, as a manager and as a playwright. He …showed first 75 words of 955 total…

…showed last 75 words of 955 total…defeated in this final battle, but instead of running away, he asks for his armour, and dies fighting, beheaded by Macduff. In my opinion, this was a play about royalty, for royalty, and showed remarkable wit and excellent use of characters and language. Once again, Mr Shakespeare has proven to all of us his prowess as a writer, and as an actor, as this play was written not to be read, but to be performed.